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Kros, Defense Contractor
Price tag $0.32

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#538 Current Rank
#571 Last Week
#587 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kros, Defense Contractor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kros, Defense Contractor decks.

That's Rough Buddy That's Rough Buddy
+1% Synergy $0.34
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-4% Synergy $2.44
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-5% Synergy $0.73
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-6% Synergy $35.99
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-7% Synergy $3.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kros, Defense Contractor's abilities and overall game plan.

Generous Patron Generous Patron
+81% Synergy $0.89
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+80% Synergy $4.35
Sheltering Ancient Sheltering Ancient
+72% Synergy $1.63
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+72% Synergy $0.93
Skyboon Evangelist Skyboon Evangelist
+68% Synergy $0.26
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+66% Synergy $2.11
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+66% Synergy $0.64
Evolutionary Escalation Evolutionary Escalation
+63% Synergy $1.14
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+62% Synergy $0.51
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+62% Synergy $1.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kros, Defense Contractor decks.

Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+61% Synergy $0.12
Hylda of the Icy Crown Hylda of the Icy Crown
+56% Synergy $2.07
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+54% Synergy $0.20
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+53% Synergy $0.07
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+51% Synergy $0.15
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+50% Synergy $0.27
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+46% Synergy $4.15
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+42% Synergy $0.14
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.56
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.03

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $44.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $40.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $49.82
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $38.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $30.10

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kros, Defense Contractor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+48% Synergy $3.48
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+46% Synergy $0.21
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+45% Synergy $13.76
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+42% Synergy $0.31
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+41% Synergy $0.37
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+39% Synergy $1.45
Ms. Bumbleflower Ms. Bumbleflower
+39% Synergy $0.57
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+36% Synergy $0.19
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+36% Synergy $1.43
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
+34% Synergy $0.10
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+33% Synergy $0.20
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+32% Synergy $1.29
Freestrider Lookout Freestrider Lookout
+30% Synergy $0.22
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
+28% Synergy $0.45
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+28% Synergy $0.07
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+24% Synergy $0.27
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+23% Synergy $0.56
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+21% Synergy $0.67
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+20% Synergy $0.34
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+20% Synergy $1.58
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+18% Synergy $0.57
Falco Spara, Pactweaver Falco Spara, Pactweaver
+18% Synergy $1.93
Obsessive Skinner Obsessive Skinner
+18% Synergy $0.06
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+17% Synergy $5.61
Park Heights Maverick Park Heights Maverick
+17% Synergy $0.44
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+16% Synergy $4.34
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
+15% Synergy $35.12
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+15% Synergy $0.13
Genestealer Patriarch Genestealer Patriarch
+14% Synergy $0.28
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+12% Synergy $2.21
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+12% Synergy $2.34
Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+12% Synergy $5.02
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+12% Synergy $0.16
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+11% Synergy $40.18
Shield Broker Shield Broker
+11% Synergy $0.13
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+11% Synergy $0.14
Meadowboon Meadowboon
+10% Synergy $0.14
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+9% Synergy $3.95
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+9% Synergy $0.18
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+8% Synergy $13.67
Pollenbright Druid Pollenbright Druid
+8% Synergy $0.06
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+8% Synergy $0.37
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
+6% Synergy $0.42
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+6% Synergy $0.34
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+3% Synergy $18.60
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+2% Synergy $1.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $42.45
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-5% Synergy $9.60
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-12% Synergy $12.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kros, Defense Contractor safe.

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+40% Synergy $0.11
Brokers Confluence Brokers Confluence
+28% Synergy $1.29
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+27% Synergy $0.13
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+25% Synergy $1.24
Contractual Safeguard Contractual Safeguard
+23% Synergy $1.30
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+22% Synergy $0.34
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+21% Synergy $1.66
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+17% Synergy $3.23
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+14% Synergy $0.13
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.90
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+12% Synergy $0.18
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.40
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+10% Synergy $0.31
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+10% Synergy $0.12
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+10% Synergy $0.10
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+9% Synergy $0.10
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy $2.33
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+8% Synergy $0.14
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+8% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.53
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+7% Synergy $0.34
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+7% Synergy $0.17
Reap What Is Sown Reap What Is Sown
+7% Synergy $0.07
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.07
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+5% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.51
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.36
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+4% Synergy $0.12
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.21
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+3% Synergy $0.19
Fog Fog
+2% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $8.79
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.42
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Perch Protection Perch Protection
0% Synergy $1.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.25
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
-1% Synergy $0.15
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.16
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $8.84
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.69
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $44.38
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $9.67

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kros, Defense Contractor's game plan and control the board.

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+37% Synergy $0.15
Regna's Sanction Regna's Sanction
+31% Synergy $0.38
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+26% Synergy $0.30
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+21% Synergy $0.38
Split Up Split Up
+20% Synergy $2.16
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+20% Synergy $0.27
Thrive Thrive
+18% Synergy $0.02
Don't Move Don't Move
+12% Synergy $7.08
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.42
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+11% Synergy $0.31
The Crowd Goes Wild The Crowd Goes Wild
+10% Synergy $0.19
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+9% Synergy $0.26
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+8% Synergy $4.48
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.91
Honor Honor
+6% Synergy $0.13
Courage in Crisis Courage in Crisis
+6% Synergy $0.08
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.31
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.10
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.45
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.24
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $7.37
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $3.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.22
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.11
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.27
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $3.29
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
-4% Synergy $8.99

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+34% Synergy $0.35
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+22% Synergy $5.97
Magnetic Web Magnetic Web
+14% Synergy $0.69
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+13% Synergy $6.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.40
Blitzball Stadium Blitzball Stadium
+8% Synergy $0.11
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.34
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+7% Synergy $9.22
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+6% Synergy $2.96
Explorer's Cache Explorer's Cache
+6% Synergy $0.09
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.25
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $43.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.60

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kros, Defense Contractor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Together Forever Together Forever
+39% Synergy $0.18
Propaganda Propaganda
+32% Synergy $2.66
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+30% Synergy $3.09
Solitary Sanctuary Solitary Sanctuary
+30% Synergy $0.09
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+28% Synergy $4.78
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+28% Synergy $1.34
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+27% Synergy $12.67
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+26% Synergy $1.25
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+18% Synergy $0.29
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+11% Synergy $0.23
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+11% Synergy $0.50
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+10% Synergy $0.50
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+10% Synergy $0.56
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+9% Synergy $0.42
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+8% Synergy $1.30
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+7% Synergy $6.65
Curse of Predation Curse of Predation
+6% Synergy $0.33
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+5% Synergy $0.17
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+2% Synergy $0.81
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $25.35
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+1% Synergy $1.83
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
0% Synergy $0.29
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
-1% Synergy $14.09
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $9.05
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-9% Synergy $1.60

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kros, Defense Contractor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+15% Synergy $0.18
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
+13% Synergy $2.15
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+12% Synergy $1.08
Ajani, Sleeper Agent Ajani, Sleeper Agent
+9% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+7% Synergy $4.20
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+5% Synergy $0.75
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+5% Synergy $0.86
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+5% Synergy $3.11

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+51% Synergy $0.14
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+33% Synergy $0.12
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+26% Synergy $0.37
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+21% Synergy $3.96
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+12% Synergy $2.85
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $6.15
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.24
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $3.53
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $0.98
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+3% Synergy $0.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $8.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $33.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.20

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Bounty Board Bounty Board
+43% Synergy $0.77
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+32% Synergy $0.16
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+16% Synergy $0.24
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+15% Synergy $0.56
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.41
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+7% Synergy $1.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.88
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.13
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.28
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $0.57
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kros, Defense Contractor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+23% Synergy $0.50
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+14% Synergy $0.13
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+11% Synergy $0.22
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+10% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
+10% Synergy $0.20
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+8% Synergy $12.19
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $13.68
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.15
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $5.33
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+7% Synergy $12.96
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.20
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $0.56
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+5% Synergy $0.21
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+5% Synergy $1.65
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $5.03
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+3% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+2% Synergy $5.25
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+2% Synergy $7.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
0% Synergy $0.11
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $6.53
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-1% Synergy $0.50
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.18
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $10.40
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.20
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $8.09
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-3% Synergy $17.00
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.18
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $0.18
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $15.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-5% Synergy $0.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-6% Synergy $0.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $13.92
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $24.75
Brushland Brushland
-7% Synergy $0.47
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $9.71

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